NFL Advanced Matchups: Week 15
Considering the average salary of an NFL player is $860,000, empathy donated toward any reasonable amount of plight they might experience is in short supply. However, the recent string of FBS programs opting out of bowl invitations only highlights the level of stress NFL players must be experiencing to remain within COVID-19 protocols. Players are either forced to remain quarantined from their families over the entire season or to quarantine together. Either way, that is a level of discipline placing a spotlight on another reason these individuals have reached the highest level of play.
Another week, a slightly different setup. The individual player analysis, alternatives to target/avoid remain in place. Quick hitters with brief notes relevant to their Week 15 outlook have been added, as well as some additional players with individual histories against their upcoming opponent pointing toward upside/downside. As always, this analysis should be used as a guide centered around playing the percentages to divulge the matchups at both ends of the spectrum. When you see FPG numbers, they are calculated using PPR scoring.
As it is written earlier in the week, it is very important to take note of all defensive back inactives — the same goes for difference-making D-linemen facing QBs — if you plan to tail any recommendations, ATS selections, and/or over-under picks. QBs and receivers can have their fortunes flip in an instant as a result of these absences, shifting target/sit to sit/target outlooks. Sheer target volume can be monumental toward overcoming some of the expected fantasy scoring downside drawn from a history of struggles facing a coverage shell/s.